HP Pavilion 6300 HP Pavilion PC Model 6300 Series - Getting Started Manual - Page 62

Connector A metal socket for a cable plug. Control Panel A collection of utilities that help you maintain your computer including changing screen colors, and installing printers and fonts. D DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module). A small circuit board to which RAM memory chips are mounted. Used to increase system memory. Digital Camera Port A serial port on the front of the computer to which you can connect digital cameras and other serial devices (select models only). Diskette A small, portable, magnetically coated disk used to transfer information to and from your computer. It applies to both the 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch sizes. Also known as floppy disks. Diskette Drive A data storage device that stores and retrieves data on diskettes. Document Information you create in any program — text, graphics or both — and then store as a separate file. Double-Click Pressing a mouse button twice in rapid succession. Unless specified, assume the left mouse button. Drag and Drop A two-step process. Drag by pressing and holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse. Drop by releasing the mouse button to place an item in a specific location on the screen. Drive Bay The space that a disk drive sits in. DVD (Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc) A high capacity storage medium similar in appearance to CD-ROM, but used for movies, software, and music (select models only). E Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) A sudden redistribution of static charge which can be damaging to sensitive components, such as circuit boards and diskettes. Ergonomics An applied science concerned with understanding the interaction between people and the equipment they work with. Ergonomics also is concerned with the design of the equipment in order to optimize the efficiency and safety of the user. Expansion Slot A connector on the mother board for placing an add-in card. 58 Getting Started